Pigeon in a Carriage Festival
The traditional Umbrian peasant dish in San Fortunato della Collina
About Pigeon in a Carriage Festival
A dish from peasant tradition
Pigeon in a carriage is an authentic specialty of Umbrian peasant cuisine: a dish born from simple but expertly prepared ingredients, slow-cooked and enclosed in intense aromas. It is this dish that gives its name to the festival in San Fortunato della Collina, a hilly hamlet in the Municipality of Perugia, which dedicates ten festive evenings to it every year.
At the table
The food stand opens every evening at 7:30 PM. In addition to pigeon in a carriage, the menu offers:
- First courses of Umbrian tradition
- Torta al testo and arvoltoli, pillars of village cuisine
- Chianina meat in the specialties corner
- Gluten-free options available
- Artisanal pastry and excellent liqueurs
Among the most recent additions, a panoramic garden to conclude the evening with desserts and liqueurs. Covered seating is available in case of bad weather.
Music and dancing nights
Entertainment begins every evening at 9:30 PM and alternates dancing nights with orchestras and live band concerts, from ballroom to folk, from cover bands to light music. A formula that makes this festival one of the most cherished events of the summer on the outskirts of Perugia.
Pigeon in a Carriage Festival — edition 2026
The 43rd edition of the Pigeon in a Carriage Festival enlivens San Fortunato della Collina, a hamlet of Perugia, from June 12 to 21, 2026. The food stand opens every evening at 7:30 PM with pigeon in a carriage, torta al testo, arvoltoli, Chianina meat, and gluten-free options. New for 2026 is the panoramic garden for tasting artisanal pastries and liqueurs. Entertainment starts every evening at 9:30 PM with orchestras and live bands.
Programme Pigeon in a Carriage Festival 2026
Friday, June 12
- 7:30 PM — Food stand opens
- 9:30 PM — Game Boys — 90's Band (live music)
Saturday, June 13
- 9:30 PM — Orchestra Simona Fabrizi (dancing night)
Sunday, June 14
- 9:30 PM — Orchestra Ilaria Cenciarini (dancing night)
Monday, June 15
- 9:30 PM — I Principi di Galles (folk music)
Tuesday, June 16
- 9:30 PM — Outside Band (live music)
Wednesday, June 17
- 9:30 PM — Diana Cover Band (live music)
Thursday, June 18
- 9:30 PM — DeeRadio (live music)
Friday, June 19
- 9:30 PM — Audio 5 (live music)
Saturday, June 20
- 9:30 PM — Orchestra Castellina Pasi (dancing night)
Sunday, June 21
- 9:30 PM — Orchestra Simona Quaranta (dancing night)
Food stand open every evening from 7:30 PM. Digital menu available online.
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Practical information — Pigeon in a Carriage Festival
How to get there
San Fortunato della Collina is a hilly hamlet south of Perugia, reachable by car. Parking is available near the festival area.
Opening hours
Food stand from 7:30 PM; entertainment from 9:30 PM. Covered seating available in case of bad weather.
Menu and info
Digital menu available online; updates on the festival's social pages (#sagrasanfortunato #sagradelpiccioneincarrozza).
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
Where does it take place — Pigeon in a Carriage Festival
San Fortunato della Collina